Join NCOR
Become part of a global network advancing ontology research and applications
Membership Options
Choose the membership type that best fits you.
Individual Membership
Join as an individual researcher or practitioner. GitHub is optional and only needed for participation in certain technical working groups.
Organizational Membership
Join as a lab, company, institute, or project. Organizational membership does not require GitHub.
Why Join NCOR?
Global Network
Connect with leading researchers, industry practitioners, and government partners worldwide
Knowledge Exchange
Access expert insights, attend specialized workshops, and participate in working groups
Collaboration
Find partners for research projects and funding opportunities in the ontology community
Project Support
Receive guidance on ontology development, methodology, and implementation challenges
Project Funding
Submit funding proposals for projects that advance the field of applied ontology and AI alignment
Project Management
Specialized task forces to support projects in ontology, software development, and AI engineering
Membership Application
Complete the form below to join our global network of ontology researchers and practitioners
Create Profile
Fill out your details to join NCOR. GitHub is optional and only relevant for some working groups.
Submit Application
We route applications through our internal tracking workflow so they’re reviewed and followed up on.
Get Started
Once approved, you can collaborate on projects and access NCOR resources.
NCOR uses GitHub for some technical collaboration (e.g., ontology engineering and working group workflows). You do not need GitHub to join NCOR, and organizations are welcome to participate without it.
- Share GitHub only if you plan to participate in technical working groups
- Organizations do not need GitHub to join
Contact Us
For questions about membership or to discuss potential collaboration:
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